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Formal beds of roses in flower in the rose garden at Hazlehead Park.
Aberdeen

Hazlehead Park

A large park on the west edge of Aberdeen with Scotland's oldest maze, formal rose gardens holding the Piper Alpha memorial, woods, a pets corner and a café.

Welcome

On the western edge of Aberdeen, the old estate of Hazlehead House has been a public park since 1920, and it is a favourite place for a family day out.

There are woods and a golf course, a play park, a pets corner and a café, but two things make it special.

The first is the maze, the oldest in Scotland, planted in 1935, and a real challenge to find the middle of. The second is the rose gardens, in full bloom through the summer. In one of them stands the memorial to the 167 men who died on the Piper Alpha oil platform in 1988, bronze figures of oil workers by Sue Jane Taylor, and every July a service is held there. The other garden is dedicated to the Queen Mother.

Beyond the formal gardens, paths lead out through Anderson Woods on a walk of about an hour and a half.

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A short drive awayFigmentA speciality coffee roastery and cafe in the west end of Aberdeen, roasting its own beans and serving brunch and baking.6 min by roadSee itCafé interior with "Dreamers Welcome" painted on the wall, string lights overhead

Before you go

The park is open at any time; the maze has an entry charge and its own hours.

Where
Hazlehead Avenue, AB15 8BE.
Maze
Scotland's oldest, 1935.
Opened
1920.

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Where it is

On the western edge of Aberdeen, off Hazlehead Avenue, AB15 8BE.

Close byAberdeen.
  1. The Gordon Highlanders MuseumThe Gordon Highlanders Museum2 miles 6 min by road
  2. Tartan booth seating and wooden tables beneath an antler chandelier in a caféBlether2 miles as the crow flies
  3. Johnston GardensJohnston GardensA small, pretty garden nearby.2 miles 7 min by road
  4. Aberdeen Art GalleryAberdeen Art GalleryArt in the city centre.3 miles 10 min by road
  5. Wrought-iron gates spelling "Cruickshank Botanic Garden" before a granite buildingCruickshank Botanic GardenThe university's garden.4 miles 12 min by road
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Café interior with "Dreamers Welcome" painted on the wall, string lights overheadCafeFigment1.7 miles
Circular chandelier above a wood-panelled dining room with laid tablesRestaurantsThe Bothy1.8 miles
Golf driving range with covered bays overlooking a putting green and treesAttractionsPaul Lawrie Golf Centre2.0 miles as the crow flies
Cookie Cult's pale blue shopfront on St Swithin Street, with its bright logo over the door and Freshly Baked written across the arched window.CafeCookie Cult2.0 miles
Grilled steak with onion rings, grilled tomato and mushrooms on a white plateRestaurantsThe Dutch Mill2.1 miles
Small plates of salads and starters arranged on a white tableclothRestaurantsRendezvous at Nargile2.2 miles
A table laid at Amuse with wine glasses, white napkins, a candle and a vase of orange flowers, in front of a wall of wine bottles.RestaurantsAmuse by Kevin Dalgleish2.2 miles
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The counter at Fearless Coffee on Rosemount Place, with cakes under glass, coffee menus on the wall and bulbs hanging overhead.CafeFearless Coffee2.3 miles

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Places to stay near the park, and when each is next free.

A stone farmhouse covered in climbing ivy stands behind a gravel drive, seen through overhanging pine branches.Cuttieshillock
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Glen Dye
  • 18 miles from Hazlehead Park
Free 9–10 NovA stone steading with a slated pyramid roof and a chimney stands behind a green nameplate sign, a chair visible through the window.No 2 Steading Cottage
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Strachan
  • 19 miles from Hazlehead Park
Free 12–13 NovAn aerial view shows a white harled farmhouse with multiple chimneys set beside a gravel courtyard and stone outbuildings.The Coach House
  • Sleeps 12
  • In Strachan
  • 19 miles from Hazlehead Park
Free 9–10 NovA mint-green sitting room has a cobalt-blue velvet sofa with orange and green cushions, two floor lamps with teal shades either side, a rustic wooden coffee table, and framed abstract and sunset prints on the wall above.The Corner House
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Strachan
  • 19 miles from Hazlehead Park
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